Many electric power generating companies have filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to collect reactive power compensation. FERC has now opened a rulemaking proceeding that would largely wind down most...more
On January 13, 2022, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent regarding its Building a Better Grid Initiative (Initiative), an effort to encourage the modernization of the nation’s existing electric...more
3/29/2022
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has issued draft regulations to implement new electric weather-related requirements set forth in Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), which was enacted in response to what the PUCT...more
8/31/2021
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The Texas House of Representatives and Senate are considering three similar, but not identical, legislative drafts that could impose substantial grid charges directly on renewable generation businesses....more
Under the Federal Power Act (FPA), the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) licenses and regulates over 1,600 hydroelectric project dams, diversions, and related hydropower facilities....more
1/22/2021
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